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LaVigna-Wixted Recertified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive

(August 6 - Albany, NY) – CFRE International has recertified Diane LaVigna-Wixted as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). LaVigna-Wixted, executive director of the New York Credit Union Foundation joins over 5,000 professionals around the world who hold that designation. Individuals granted the CFRE credential have met a series of standards set by CFRE International, which include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to service to not-for-profit organizations.

CFRE certification is awarded for a three-year period. In order to maintain that status, certificants must continue to demonstrate on-going fundraising employment, fundraising results and a continuation of their professional education.

CFRE International is an independent organization whose sole mission is dedicated to the certification of fundraising executives by setting standards in philanthropy. This single, baseline organization works in cooperation with leading philanthropic associations. More information about CFRE can be found on their website, www.cfre.org.

The New York Credit Union Foundation serves credit unions, schools and community organizations that help improve the financial literacy and independence of New Yorkers and promote the credit union difference. For more information about the Foundation, visit www.nycuf.org.

Diane LaVigna-Wixted, CFRE
Executive Director
New York Credit Union Foundation